RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 One health ethics: a response to pragmatism
JF Journal of Medical Ethics
JO J Med Ethics
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Institute of Medical Ethics
SP 632
OP 633
DO 10.1136/medethics-2019-105859
VO 46
IS 9
A1 Zohar Lederman
A1 Benjamin Capps
YR 2020
UL http://jme.bmj.com/content/46/9/632.abstract
AB Johnson and Degeling have recently enquired whether one health (OH) requires a comprehensive normative framework, concluding that such a framework, while not necessary, may be helpful. In this commentary, we provide a context for this debate, and describe how pragmatism has been predominant in the OH literature. We nevertheless argue that articulating a comprehensive normative theory to ground OH practice might clear existing vagueness and provide stronger guidance in relevant health dilemmas. A comprehensive theory will also be needed eventually to ground notions such as universal good. We, thus, call for the systematic articulation of a comprehensive, metaethical theory, concomitantly with already ongoing normative work.